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Civic Cultura!Commission Page 2 Minutes of January 6, 2000 ITEM 1 — PUBLIC ART IN CITY HALL, COIp�MUNITY DEVELOPMENT -- DIRECTOR NELS9N Director Nelson prov�ded the Comr�ission with an o�enri�w of her research to date. She noted her interest-iA develo�ing a criteria for the art gailery space in City Hali as weli as a criteria for the City accepting pieces of art versus dealing with each art work separately. Director Nelson distributed copies of the Visual Arts Committee policies for the City of Mountain View. Ms. Nelson had the work appraised by an expert in Asian art. She noted that a written report is forthcoming. In the interim, the expert was able to report that the piece was made of serpentine, has an approximate value of $18,000 to $25,000 and is the type of piece often seen in the lobbies of major hotels. Director Nelson aiso asked a member of the Architectural Review Committee to review various locations for the piece within the scope of City Hail. Ms. Nelson presented photos of the proposed spaces with the ship superimposed. Superintendent Centeno presented a memo to the Commissioners presenting the following recommendations: 1. Take action to support the City Hali Architect's originai concept for the butiding. This concept designated the waiis of the Art Gallery, offices, haliways and walls not visibie from the front curved window wail as appropriate spaces for the placement of public art. 2. Take action to confirm their support of the Redwood City Art Center as being the providers of art for the Art Gallery. 3. Take action to support the relocation of the Sister City serpentine ship to the first floor lobby of the City Council Chambers. Ms. Uccelli spoke regarding the amount of time that has been spent in coming to a decision on the topic noting she believes the issue has been studied enough and that now some actlon is required. The Commissioners commented on: the difference between this giR specificaily for the City Hall and other pieces of art; the issue of how far the archltect's original concept needs to rnntroi future decisions; the number of people and visibility of the gift; how the art gallery area was included in the City Hall design; and the need to create addit�onai visuai cues and informational mate�ials regarding the existence of the gaitery. A guest to the meeting noted that her concept of public art would be more citizen friendly and open to local artists. She noted it did not feel that the public was invited to stroll the hallways and view pu6lic art. M/S Britschgi/Saye: To recommend the serpentine ship be moved from its current location to the first floor of City Haii on the wail between the reception desk and the elevator. Motion passed. (Yes-5, No-1 Schenone)